Equifax security leaves Oklahomans exposed

Equifax, one of the nation’s largest credit reporting agencies, announced on Sept. 7 it had experienced a cybersecurity incident. The breach occurred between May and July, allowing personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, birth dates and addresses, to be exposed to hackers.

Hunter said the threat has potentially left all Oklahomans exposed. He urges individuals who haven’t already taken action to see if their personal information has been compromised, to do so immediately.

The attorney general’s Consumer Protection Unit encourages individuals to take the steps to assure they haven’t been compromised. The steps to follow can be found on Ponca Post.com